Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 3:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 9:22 am (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:119.49:1911.82:346.52:01-0.85:168:58Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:598.99:5611.73:236.32:42-0.15:158:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:538.310:3511.64:166.03:240.85:159:00Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:547.811:1611.45:125.44:101.85:149:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:067.411:5811.36:084.85:002.95:149:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:277.37:003.95:554.05:139:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:3911.21:527.77:452.96:574.95:139:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:1911.23:068.58:261.78:025.75:129:03Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:5811.24:059.49:050.59:036.25:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:3611.34:5510.39:43-0.79:596.65:129:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:1511.45:3911.010:23-1.710:516.85:129:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:5511.56:2211.711:04-2.611:406.85:129:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:3811.57:0512.211:47-3.15:119:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:2511.47:4812.512:306.712:32-3.35:119:07Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:1711.08:3212.71:226.41:18-3.05:119:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:1410.59:1712.82:186.02:06-2.35:119:08Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:179.810:0212.83:175.32:56-1.15:119:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:279.010:4812.74:204.53:480.35:119:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:488.411:3512.55:263.64:452.05:129:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:228.16:312.55:483.65:129:09Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:2312.22:038.57:321.37:005.05:129:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:1211.93:309.38:260.38:186.05:129:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:5911.64:3710.29:13-0.69:306.55:129:10Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:4311.35:2911.09:56-1.210:336.75:139:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:2611.06:1311.410:35-1.511:256.85:139:10New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:0610.76:4911.711:11-1.75:149:10New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:4610.47:2011.812:096.811:47 AM-1.75:149:10New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:2610.17:4811.812:496.712:23-1.55:159:10New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:089.88:1511.91:276.412:59-1.15:159:10Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:529.58:4411.92:066.11:35-0.65:169:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Des Moines, WA today?

Slack tide in Des Moines, WA is approximately 12:35 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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